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insulate doorknob
Has anyone ever insulated a doorknob to keep the cold air out? I was thinking about removing it, filling the hole with foam then cut holes for the screws and latch. Wondering what other's opinions...
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GFI's?
That does it. I'm taking out the GFI's and replacing them with regular plugs. I'm tired of shutting off a fan in one room and the TV, DVR and Receiver dying in another room because of a...
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baseboard heater trips breaker - Bad stat?
The baseboard heat in one of the bedrooms trips the breaker as soon as I turn the thermostat on. We didn't know this until now because it didn't get cold enough to need it until now. But wait,...
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How can I seal caulking cartridges?
I often find myself with half a cartridge of expensive caulking material in a cartridge. I am talking about the cartridge that has a movable bottom and a spout and fits in a ratcheting dispenser. I...
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new range
If you cook with cast iron or don't have( flat) bottom pans stay away from glass top stoves
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Semi-OT: Palin vs Turkey Grinder
Turkey grinder?* Ah, watch as Palin gives interview while "Deliverance" actor** does unspeakable things to turkeys in the background. "You need a bit of levity in this job..." ---------- * Like a...
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Lock Shop - Old Fashioned Customer Service
Customer Service is alive and well - in some places. A youth sports organization that I am a part of bought a shed to store some equipment. One of the board members bought a lock with 2 keys, with the...
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Need help installing a ceiling fan
I am trying to install a ceiling fan with lights. The fan is not new. It has 4 wires: Black White Blue Bare Copper The ceiling wiring is old. There is a white wire and a yellowish wire that completed...
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15 years ago
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GE Range Schematics???
Anybody know a place to fine schematics for older GE ranges? For some reason there's nothing on the rear panel or anywhere else on the range. Searches so far have been non-fruit bearing. :( GE...
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15 years ago
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caulk removal
we need to add new caulk to our shower floor, but the old caulk must be removed first What is the best way to do this? thanks Ken
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15 years ago
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Oil buner pressure problem
My 20 year old oil fired boier for baseboard hot water heating system is building up excess pressure. I figured that the water inlet valve (manual, not auto-fill) was bad, thereby allowing curb...
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Save a little energy
In many areas the use of air conditioners is over for the season. If you have electric air conditioning and if it is not a heat pump, then it may be a good idea to turn off the power to the unit. Many...
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The end of flushing toilets
How about the toilet tax in Austrailia 404: Page not found | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
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Furnace heat cycle
Little bungalow in US midwest. Heil gas furnace on it's 3rd season. Standard forced air, std install. Gen'lly works well. heat cycle: 1.) tstat calls for heat 2.) inducer fan spins 3.) igniter...
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Winterize irrigation system - where to attach a compressor?
I have an irrigation system that I need to winterize. In the past I used to hire a guy who installed the sprinklers but since I already have the compressor and everything else I need, I'd rather...
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